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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLOWNFISH

So called from the resemblance of the markings to a clown's make-up.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLOWNFISH

clownfish  [ˈklaʊnˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLOWNFISH

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Clownfish is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLOWNFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

clownfish

Amphiprioninae

Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Thirty species are recognized, one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. Depending on species, Clownfish are overall yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. The largest can reach a length of 18 centimetres, while the smallest barely can reach 10 centimetres.

Definition of clownfish in the English dictionary

The definition of clownfish in the dictionary is any of several brightly coloured striped fish of the subfamily Amphiprioninae of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLOWNFISH


blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
bonefish
ˈbəʊnˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
dolphinfish
ˈdɒlfɪnˌfɪʃ
finfish
ˈfɪnˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
lionfish
ˈlaɪənˌfɪʃ
moonfish
ˈmuːnˌfɪʃ
muttonfish
ˈmʌtənˌfɪʃ
panfish
ˈpænˌfɪʃ
pinfish
ˈpɪnˌfɪʃ
ribbonfish
ˈrɪbənˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
stonefish
ˈstəʊnˌfɪʃ
sunfish
ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ
surgeonfish
ˈsɜːdʒənˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOWNFISH

cloverleaf
cloverleaf aerial
cloverleaves
clovery
Clovis I
clovis point
clow
clowder
clown
clownery
clowning
clownish
clownishly
clownishness
cloxacillin
cloy
cloye
cloying
cloyingly
cloyless

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOWNFISH

baitfish
big fish
crayfish
drink like a fish
elfish
fish
flatfish
flowerhorn fish
flying fish
needlefish
oafish
parrotfish
river fish
sailfish
selfish
stockfish
triggerfish
unselfish
whitefish
zebrafish

Synonyms and antonyms of clownfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «clownfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLOWNFISH

Find out the translation of clownfish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of clownfish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clownfish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小丑鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pez payaso
570 millions of speakers

English

clownfish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्लाउनफ़िश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلوونفيش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

клоун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palhaço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

clownfish
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clowns
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Clownfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Clownfische
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カクレクマノミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흰 동가리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clownfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cá hề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

clownfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लेनफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

palyaço balığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pesce pagliaccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

błazenki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

клоун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

clownfish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

clownfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

clown fish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

clown
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klovnefisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clownfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOWNFISH»

The term «clownfish» is regularly used and occupies the 73.229 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOWNFISH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «clownfish» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «clownfish» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clownfish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOWNFISH»

Discover the use of clownfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clownfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Clownfish and Sea Anemones
This handsome and highly useful manual focuses on a popular group of coral reef fishes.
John Tullock, 1998
2
Courtney the Clownfish Fairy
Having found the other shards of the shell that Shannon the ocean fairy plays to protect the sea creatures, Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker must help Courtney the clownfish fairy recover the last piece, protected by her companion, Squirt.
Daisy Meadows, 2011
3
Curious Clownfish
Baby Clownfish ventures out of her anemone and into the reef, on a search for adventure.
Eric Maddern, 2009
4
The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: Acting Cool
When Dolly, the dolphin with strange hair and markings, comes to Oliver's school for the first time, Oliver must decide if he will befriend her or follow his friends and ignore her.
Stephanie Guzman, 2008
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Ocean Fairies #7: Courtney the Clownfish Fairy: A Rainbow ...
The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy -- until their magic goes missing! This is our eleventh group of Rainbow Magic fairies. The Ocean Fairies keep all the sea creatures safe and happy!
Daisy Meadows, 2013
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Clownfishes: A Guide to Their Captive Care, Breeding & ...
Now, one of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfishes in home aquaria has written the first popular handbook on the husbandry of these fascinating marine species.
Joyce D. Wilkerson, 1998
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Clownfish
An introduction to clownfish, their habits, and their habitats.
Deborah Coldiron, 2010
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Clownfish 411
Finally, our tanks are set up and we're ready to buy some clownfish! Always quarantine new fish because you don't want to contaminate the tank in which they'll live. Quarantine the new arrivals in a basic ten gallon tank with a sponge filter.
Kyriakos Papapanos, 2013
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Rainbow Magic: The Ocean Faries: 91: Courtney the Clownfish ...
In this final story in the series, Kirsty, Rachel and Courtney must find the final piece of the Magical Golden Conch Shell and return it to Shannon so that the oceans can be peaceful and harmonious once again!
Daisy Meadows, 2012
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Clownfish
Cari Meister. Parts of a Clownfish dorsal fin The fin on the top of a tail Clownfish use their tails to swimforward. clownfish'sbody. stripes A clownfish always has three stripes. pectoral fin The clownfish uses these fins in a rowing motion to swim.
Cari Meister, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOWNFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clownfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Diana Verde Nieto puts the chic into sustainability
DVN: Back in 2002, when sustainability was even more confusing and unpopular than it is today, I founded Clownfish. We grew from a London ... «Pioneers Post, Jul 15»
2
It's Happening at the Library
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Doors open at ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
3
Parks to step up surveillance against violations
This comes after several photos involving a turtle, a pufferfish, a clownfish and several others were seen to have been carelessly handled by ... «Daily Express, Jul 15»
4
OFFER: Half price unlimited entry to Bournemouth Oceanarium …
... our fantastic creatures including favourites such giant green sea turtles, our adorable otter family, sharks and clownfish as many times as they like until the end ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»
5
Why Inside Out Is the Smartest Movie Pixar Ever Made (So Far): A …
They have a way of making you cry over things like toys and robots and clownfish. Inside Out has officially become my favorite Pixar movie so ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
6
Mishandling of marine life caused by lack of awareness, says …
Among the pictures uploaded on Facebook yesterday included a clownfish being held in the palm and another depicting tourists holding and ... «The Rakyat Post, Jul 15»
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How does an murderous sea monster hide from police? Read this …
They marvelled at what they saw: spiralling seahorses, spinning starfish, cartwheeling clownfish and conch shells. Finally, they found his lapis ... «Harrow Times, Jul 15»
8
Fishy movie will be shown in town
This animated underwater adventure follows the momentous journey of a clownfish named Marlin and his son, Nemo, who become separated ... «Darlington and Stockton Times, Jul 15»
9
Tennessee Aquarium Lets Guests Get In Touch With Nature
when they see a clownfish for the first time is a job highlight for him. “Unfortunately, a lot of kids today aren't spending enough time in nature as ... «Times Record, Jul 15»
10
Capturing the beauty of the wild moors with Jonny Kingdom
Nature is full of productive partnerships, clownfish and anemones, bees and cider orchards, you get the picture – and a new book tells of a ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Clownfish [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/clownfish>. Apr 2024 ».
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